Faculty Course Information
Faculty Course Information

Webcam

Public Records: A Legal Primer for Attorneys

Unlocking Government Transparency

Division
NBI (101393)
Event Date
12/16/2025
Event Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Event Planner
Nicole Vandermoss
Email
nicole.vandermoss@nbi-sems.com
Phone
(715) 835-8525

Program Description

Unlocking Government Transparency

Public records can provide critical information if you know where and how to look. This course provides a clear overview of FOIA, what you can request, how to do it effectively, and what to do when you hit a roadblock. Navigate the public records process with confidence - register today!

  • Identify what types of records are accessible and how to locate them.
  • Draft clear, effective record requests that get results.
  • Explore common legal justifications for withholding records.
  • Discover practical strategies for appealing denials and addressing delays.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.


Course Content

  1. Federal and State Laws (Including FOIA)
  2. What Information Is Available and How to Find It
  3. Public Record Requests: Drafting and Filing Best Practices
  4. Common Exemptions and Limitations
  5. Strategies for Challenging Denials and Delays

Agenda / Content Covered

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3:00 - 4:00, Usman Mohammad
  1. Federal and State Laws (Including FOIA)
  2. What Information Is Available and How to Find It
  3. Public Record Requests: Drafting and Filing Best Practices
  4. Common Exemptions and Limitations
  5. Strategies for Challenging Denials and Delays

Materials Due Date: 11/11/2025


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Usman Mohammad is counsel at the New York City office of Kostelanetz LLP. His practice includes New York City and state government procurement matters, civil and criminal tax controversies including tax whistleblower matters, and commercial litigation. Mr. Mohammad has litigated cases in a variety of forums, including New York State Court, federal district courts, U.S. Tax Court and AAA and private party arbitrations. He has extensive experience with government procurement award protests, Article 78 proceedings involving procurement matters, foreign asset reporting issues, IRS responsible person and trust fund recovery penalty matters, IRS whistleblower matters, and IRS collection cases. Mr. Mohammad earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995, and graduated cum laude and Order of the Coif (top 10 percent) from the University of Michigan Law School in 1998. He was the associate editor of the Michigan Law Review from 1996 to 1997, and an executive editor from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Mohammad joined Kostelanetz LLP in 2000.

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